Netherlands-based hedge fund Saemor Capital has appointed Erwin de Kleijn (pictured) as Investor Relations Manager.

”After Saemor focused on building the track record in its first three years, we now feel it is time to expand our investor base. Given the attractive performance we are enjoying at the moment, we expect to see more interest from institutional investors seeking to invest in our fund,” says to Sven Bouman, CEO/CIO. The Saemor Europe Alpha Fund enjoys a performance of +5,9% YtD (end of June), making it one of the leading hedge funds in its peer group.

De Kleijn has worked in similar roles in the hedge fund industry, most recently at Finles Capital Management, where he developed a number of tailor-made hedge fund solutions for institutional clients. Previous employers include NIBC and ING Investment Management, where he also serviced institutional investors.

Saemor Capital is a specialist in quantitative investment management, focused on absolute return generation. The company was founded in 2008 with the backing of insurance company AEGON as a cornerstone investor. The investment team is made up of award-winning equity managers with vast experience in European equities.

The Saemor Europe Alpha Fund is a market-neutral fund, using quantitative strategies for stock selection. Current AuM stand at USD650 million. The fund is domiciled onshore and the manager is regulated by the Dutch Financial Services Regulator.